It’s a powerful, enriching experience to do something positive for others. You’ll be with other caring people and you’ll be busy doing something that makes you feel good about yours...

Classrooms are great places to meet someone because you can sit next to somebody for weeks and eventually get up the nerve to talk to them. You could say, "Hi, may I borrow your notes?" Fi...

I have found, after working out at a health club for over a year now, that you will meet the same people when you frequent the gym at the same time every day. You will see the same faces day after da...

It’s often said that grocery stores are the best places to meet members of the opposite sex - everyone’s looking for a little bit of a distraction from the tedium of shopping for food.

Start a club in your neighborhood or apartment like a dog walking club, walking club, nature club, etc. If you are the organizer of a club, you automatically get to talk and meet a lot of people. It...

If you don’t encounter a lot of men or women in your daily routine, try to change your daily routine so that you will have a chance to meet different people. Try to shop a different grocery sto...

One of the best ways to meet other people is through friends. Try hosting your own party. If your home isn’t big enough, you can rent a room at the local recreation center or library for a rel...

For pet lovers, join a pet club (there are clubs for specific breeds, dog clubs, cat clubs, and rescue clubs) to meet other pet lovers. The world is divided into pet lovers and pet "not-for-me&q...

Joining a political campaign will give you the chance to closely work with other people while promoting a cause about which you feel strongly. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know others ...

Join your local conservation society or club (if you are interested or have a passion for that sort of thing) and meet like-minded people. The clubs usually have weekend activities such as cleaning u...

Many towns and counties have recreation programs which include adult sport programs and classes. Volleyball and tennis are common town recreational sports you could join. Check your town or county rec...

If you are a professional, join your local association. Joining a business association will enable you to network for your business and your personal life. You will meet people in the same business/...

Join a local book club. Many public libraries host their own reading groups led by professionals, and some book stores do the same. Check your local newspaper for information on book club meetings a...

Progressive dinners work like this: a group of singles meet at a restaurant and each person gets a number. After each course or time period, those with odd numbers move one space around the table cl...

Weddings have a very romantic setting. There are two people pledging their love for one another. If you are single and invited to a wedding without a date, chances are good that you will be seated n...